The fort's Roman name remains unknown, although it has been suggested that Ptolemy's Κούρια (Curia or Coria), located in the lands of the Votadini, should be identified with Inveresk, the name being transferred from a native meeting-place which it controlled (in this case perhaps Arthur's Seat, 4 miles to the west). It may also have been called Evidensca according to the Ravenna Cosmography.