Gawliki Wielkie was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Groß Gablick.
The place is now called Gawliki Wielkie and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groß Gablick | German Empire | Lötzen | 1939 |
| Gawliki Wielkie | Under Polish administration | Giżycko | 1945 |
| Gawliki Wielkie | Poland | Suwałki | 1992 |