That used to happen to me quite a lot when I was a youth/young man.  he he  Gives you quite a start doesn't it.

It was some years after those startling name callings on the edge of sleep, that I learnt to leave my body. Then decades of adventure followed.  

I wouldn't be concerned about those name callings. Attribute no credibility to it; no weight on it either way. Just notice it; observe it. If eventually you are able to remain rested and the speaker continues to say more, then just listen but give no more credibility to the personage or content of its speech than you would anyone else; that is assume no authority upon it; use your own judgment, your own reason, your own assessment, and remember you are responsible and accountable for your self, and you answer for yourself. No one, no voice or spirit guide will answer for you, or take accountability for you. So be aware, use your own judgment and be your own person. And there will be many adventures and learning experiences ahead.
 

It could be any number of things, but consider it might just be the hypnagogic state which is often auditory in nature. 

I've only once experienced hearing my name spoken when no one was there.  I remember it like it was yesterday, but I was about 22 then, sitting at work during my break.  It scared me quite a bit back then and I told myself I never wanted that experience again.  I have since attributed it to what I've called "The Voice" in many of my psychic and spiritual experiences.  I chalk it up to the voice of my Guidance.

I thought I'd throw in a personal one about voices that is along the subject of this forum. About 18 months ago while asleep, my friend and neighbour, an indigenous native of the land I live in, come to me and asked me clearly if I could come over and do two jobs for him. I could not see him clearly, but only hear his voice. I went to ask him what jobs, but he quickly left, leaving me with the impression he had died and that I will see the jobs to do when I come over to his house. (I live in a fairly isolated place where neighbours look out for each other) I awoke and laid a while because it was early, and I wondered what I should do. Then the phone rang. It was his upset wife. She said she has just found her husband dead and asked me to come over. I went over and immediately I saw what the two jobs were that needed doing, and I did them. The funeral was on his property, an eagle attended and watched the proceedings, and afterwards I left and walked home and the eagle escorted me overhead, and when I was home the eagle thanked me (by telepathy) on my friend's behalf for doing the jobs and then it flew back to my friend's property. His wife later told me the eagle stayed until the last of the family left the funeral gathering, and then the eagle looked at her, then flew away.    

J.K.Chris wrote on Nov 6^th, 2011 at 10:56am:


hmm...a good point, Planetaziemia. Body language, especially adrenal and stress related, is known to be old brain and tends to be automated/reflexive. Higher brain skills such as language and intricacies can be easily overridden by the hormonally driven old brain impulses. But I wonder what physiological mechanism occurs in the brain and endocrine system when fear is consciously converted/up graded into creative energy and fine thinking and motor skills return, despite the threat and adrenaline remaining. There must be a chemical/hormonal support for the higher brain, to facilitate the mental clarity that occurs. I realise this is more suitable for the fear thread. But your point above got me wondering. I suppose our medical scientists will know such answers one day. We have so much to learn about our bodies, let alone our souls, mind and personality mechanisms. I do wonder what sort of knowledge the coming centuries will bring.          

I had this, too. One time I heard my name called as if someone spoke it right in my ears (in both ears) so it almost threw me out of bed; I managed it to remain calm and realized the voice was coming from someone I had met some days before, and then he told me something, in words and visual impressions. He could not verify the contact, but could verify some of the informations I received.

About every two months there are two or three days in a row when I would hear voices or sounds while falling asleep. I don't know where it comes from.

Spooky

I've heard my name several times in the past. After trying a series of responses to no effect I deduced the occurrences weren't from some entities trying to get my attention, and nothing ever resulted afterwards to coincide with these 'events,' so I concluded it came from within my head.