Widgiry was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Wittbach.
The place is now called Widgiry and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wittgirren | German Empire | Angerapp | 1938 |
| Wittbach | German Empire | Angerapp | 1939 |
| Widgiry | Under Polish administration | Węgorzewo | 1945 |
| Widgiry | Poland | Suwałki | 1992 |