Mariah Carey, Nick Cannon reveal baby names

Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon have revealed the names of their newborn twins.

The 'We Belong Together' singer and America's Got Talent host Cannon welcomed a son and a daughter at a Los Angeles hospital over the weekend.

The boy has been named Moroccan Scott Cannon, while the girl is called Monroe Cannon, according to a post on Carey's official website.

The name Moroccan is in reference to the decor of a room in Carey's New York apartment, which is influenced by the country and also served as the setting for Cannon's proposal, while Scott is Cannon's middle name, says CNN.

Monroe is a tribute to the late Marilyn Monroe.

Carey had previously teased on Twitter that the children had both been given names beginning with 'M', inviting followers to guess the monikers. She also described the newborns, who arrived on her third wedding anniversary to Cannon, as "incredible gifts".

The couple, who married in the Bahamas, renewed their vows in the hospital with Reverend Al Sharpton shortly following the birth of their twins.

Mariah Carey, Nick Cannon congratulated by stars

Celebrities including Nicki Minaj and Alyssa Milano have extended their congratulations to new parents of twins Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon.

The 'Touch My Body' singer and her husband welcomed a son and a daughter together on Saturday, which also happened to be the third anniversary of their wedding.

As the couple got to know the new additions, Hall Pass actress Milano was quick to spread the happy news on Twitter, prompting more celebrities to send their well-wishes.

'Moment 4 Life' singer Minaj tweeted to Carey: "Congratulations Mariah & Nick! The twins have finally landed on earth! Yaaayyyyy!"

R&B group Boyz II Men, who collaborated with Carey on 1995 hit 'One Sweet Day', later added: "Just got the news! Congrats Mr and Mrs Cannon on ur (your) twin babies!! Look forward to sleepless nights for the next few weeks..."

Music producers Jermaine Dupri and Rodney Jerkins were also amongst the mass of Twitter users congratulating the couple.

Cannon, who previously described the birth as "the most incredible anniversary gift", returned to the social networking site this evening to declare: "I'm in the happiest place I've ever been in my life. I never had more amazing things happening. I am humbled by God's Favour!!"

Mariah Carey gives birth to twin babies

Mariah Carey has welcomed twins earlier today with husband Nick Cannon.

Cindi Berger, a representative for the couple, confirmed to The AP that Carey gave birth today at 12.07pm EDT at an unknown hospital in Los Angeles.

The singer's daughter was born first, weighing 5lb 3oz, followed closely by a boy, weighing 5lb 6oz.

"My wife just gave me the most incredible anniversary gift ever in life!" Cannon tweeted earlier today. "I won't ever be able to top this!"

The comedian sat down for an interview with Ellen DeGeneres earlier this week, in which he revealed Carey was likely to give birth "at any minute".

The statement also revealed that the pair listened to Carey's 2005 single 'We Belong Together' shortly after the births.

Although the couple have yet to name the new arrivals, they are expected to renew their wedding vows tomorrow, having celebrated three years of marriage today.

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