In the category of confusing, unusual kid names; Mariah Carey’s son definitely takes the lead. Not that the name “Moroccan” bothers us in any way, however it is sounds like a pretty difficult name to carry around, especially for a child, and that no matter what the reason behind it is.
According to the diva, there is a deep sentimental explanation for the choice of that particular name. Born on Mariah Carey and ex-husband Nick Cannon’s third year of marriage, the couple put a lot of thought in naming their kids. While their daughter’s name “Monroe” comes from the singer’s love for Marilyn Monroe, with their son “Moroccan” it is a whole other story.
Apparently the top tier of Mariah’s lavish New York apartment is called the “Moroccan room”; due to its décor inspiration, and which also happens to be the place where Nick proposed to her marriage. So voilà, the kid was named after a room…
