Kwitajny Wielkie was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Groß Quittainen.
The place is now called Kwitajny Wielkie and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groß Quittainen | German Empire | Preußisch Holland | 1939 |
| Kwitajny Wielkie | Under Polish administration | Pasłęk | 1945 |
| Kwitajny Wielkie | Poland | Elbląg | 1992 |