Zgniłki was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Kauffshof.
The place is now called Zgniłki and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sgnilken | German Empire | Ortelsburg | 1938 |
| Kauffshof | German Empire | Ortelsburg | 1939 |
| Zgniłki | Under Polish administration | Szczytno | 1945 |
| Zgniłki | Poland | Olsztyn | 1992 |