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