What is the importance of Francesca's name in the novel, Wishtree?

Francesca’s full name, Francesca Maeve, symbolizes heritage and blended community. “Francesca” is an Italian name, while “Maeve” is the name of Francesca’s Irish great-great-grandmother. The Irish and Italian names recall the way Maeve originally brought the family together despite the prejudice and racism of the wider neighborhood. Through love and memory, the family successfully brings together multiple identities into one happy family, and Francesca’s name proves how long-lasting that love can be.