Naimon, Duke of Bavaria, also called Naimes, Naime, Naymon, Namo, and Namus, is a character of the Matter of France stories concerning Charlemagne and his paladins, and appears in Old French chansons de geste (like The Song of Roland) and Italian romance epics.
In the Song of Roland, Naimon supports Ganelon's proposal to make peace with King Marsile.
Later, he organizes the divisions of Charlemagne's army and participates in the battle against Baligant.
In Le Pèlerinage de Charlemagne he is included among the Twelve Peers.
[1] In Orlando Furioso he appears at the beginning of the story, holding Angelica captive.