Żardeniki was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Scharnigk.
The place is now called Żardeniki and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scharnigk | German Empire | Rößel | 1939 |
| Żardeniki | Under Polish administration | Reszel | 1945 |
| Żardeniki | Poland | Olsztyn | 1992 |