Mariah Carey Inspired by The Sopranos When Choosing Her New Puppy’s Name

We can’t say for sure whether Mariah Carey is pregnant or not according to some rumors, but what we can definitely say is that she already has one baby in her house. It is her new puppy – Jack Russell terrier. The star together with her husband Nick Cannon chose to call their funny doggy Jackie Lambchops.

During Phoenix House benefit held in Southampton, New York, Cannon shares with PEOPLE that she finds her dog to be really amazing and cute.

This puppy appeared three weeks ago. It was given birth by ChaCha, other Jack Russell terrier belonging to Carey. It is like a mini replica of its mother. The singer announced the birth of the puppy on Twitter and called it “da baby” all the time.

But how did the couple manage to pick up such a name for their doggy?

The name was created by Mariah Carey when they both were watching The Sopranos. She just made a combination of the words that she usually uses.

Nick Cannon confirms that, of course, they will have their own baby one day. According to him, they already have it mind. But then they won’t be able to work so much as to take care of a child means a hard gig, moreover, – a full-time one.