diff --git a/osu.Game.Rulesets.Mania/Mods/ManiaKeyMod.cs b/osu.Game.Rulesets.Mania/Mods/ManiaKeyMod.cs
index 6d91c03c13..d4164ec1f6 100644
--- a/osu.Game.Rulesets.Mania/Mods/ManiaKeyMod.cs
+++ b/osu.Game.Rulesets.Mania/Mods/ManiaKeyMod.cs
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ namespace osu.Game.Rulesets.Mania.Mods
 {
     public abstract class ManiaKeyMod : Mod, IApplicableToBeatmapConverter
     {
-        public override string ShortenedName => Name;
+        public override string Acronym => Name;
         public abstract int KeyCount { get; }
         public override ModType Type => ModType.Conversion;
         public override double ScoreMultiplier => 1; // TODO: Implement the mania key mod score multiplier
diff --git a/osu.Game.Rulesets.Mania/Mods/ManiaModDualStages.cs b/osu.Game.Rulesets.Mania/Mods/ManiaModDualStages.cs
index 4790a77cc0..5a8ce05873 100644
--- a/osu.Game.Rulesets.Mania/Mods/ManiaModDualStages.cs
+++ b/osu.Game.Rulesets.Mania/Mods/ManiaModDualStages.cs
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ namespace osu.Game.Rulesets.Mania.Mods
     public class ManiaModDualStages : Mod, IPlayfieldTypeMod, IApplicableToBeatmapConverter, IApplicableToBeatmap<ManiaHitObject>
     {
         public override string Name => "Dual Stages";
-        public override string ShortenedName => "DS";
+        public override string Acronym => "DS";
         public override string Description => @"Double the stages, double the fun!";
         public override ModType Type => ModType.Conversion;
         public override double ScoreMultiplier => 1;
diff --git a/osu.Game.Rulesets.Mania/Mods/ManiaModFadeIn.cs b/osu.Game.Rulesets.Mania/Mods/ManiaModFadeIn.cs
index 73942cbb53..229170cea8 100644
--- a/osu.Game.Rulesets.Mania/Mods/ManiaModFadeIn.cs
+++ b/osu.Game.Rulesets.Mania/Mods/ManiaModFadeIn.cs
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ namespace osu.Game.Rulesets.Mania.Mods
     public class ManiaModFadeIn : Mod
     {
         public override string Name => "Fade In";
-        public override string ShortenedName => "FI";
+        public override string Acronym => "FI";
         public override FontAwesome Icon => FontAwesome.fa_osu_mod_hidden;
         public override ModType Type => ModType.DifficultyIncrease;
         public override string Description => @"Keys appear out of nowhere!";
diff --git a/osu.Game.Rulesets.Mania/Mods/ManiaModKey1.cs b/osu.Game.Rulesets.Mania/Mods/ManiaModKey1.cs
index c2a4ed444f..11143f715e 100644
--- a/osu.Game.Rulesets.Mania/Mods/ManiaModKey1.cs
+++ b/osu.Game.Rulesets.Mania/Mods/ManiaModKey1.cs
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ namespace osu.Game.Rulesets.Mania.Mods
     {
         public override int KeyCount => 1;
         public override string Name => "One Key";
-        public override string ShortenedName => "1K";
+        public override string Acronym => "1K";
         public override string Description => @"Play with one key.";
     }
 }
diff --git a/osu.Game.Rulesets.Mania/Mods/ManiaModKey2.cs b/osu.Game.Rulesets.Mania/Mods/ManiaModKey2.cs
index 3d78ad449b..0169d4ecac 100644
--- a/osu.Game.Rulesets.Mania/Mods/ManiaModKey2.cs
+++ b/osu.Game.Rulesets.Mania/Mods/ManiaModKey2.cs
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ namespace osu.Game.Rulesets.Mania.Mods
     {
         public override int KeyCount => 2;
         public override string Name => "Two Keys";
-        public override string ShortenedName => "2K";
+        public override string Acronym => "2K";
         public override string Description => @"Play with two keys.";
     }
 }
diff --git a/osu.Game.Rulesets.Mania/Mods/ManiaModKey3.cs b/osu.Game.Rulesets.Mania/Mods/ManiaModKey3.cs
index a96375a81d..12e84eda0f 100644
--- a/osu.Game.Rulesets.Mania/Mods/ManiaModKey3.cs
+++ b/osu.Game.Rulesets.Mania/Mods/ManiaModKey3.cs
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ namespace osu.Game.Rulesets.Mania.Mods
     {
         public override int KeyCount => 3;
         public override string Name => "Three Keys";
-        public override string ShortenedName => "3K";
+        public override string Acronym => "3K";
         public override string Description => @"Play with three keys.";
     }
 }
diff --git a/osu.Game.Rulesets.Mania/Mods/ManiaModKey4.cs b/osu.Game.Rulesets.Mania/Mods/ManiaModKey4.cs
index 2bd3d08648..ab5ed91d9d 100644
--- a/osu.Game.Rulesets.Mania/Mods/ManiaModKey4.cs
+++ b/osu.Game.Rulesets.Mania/Mods/ManiaModKey4.cs
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ namespace osu.Game.Rulesets.Mania.Mods
     {
         public override int KeyCount => 4;
         public override string Name => "Four Keys";
-        public override string ShortenedName => "4K";
+        public override string Acronym => "4K";
         public override string Description => @"Play with four keys.";
     }
 }
diff --git a/osu.Game.Rulesets.Mania/Mods/ManiaModKey5.cs b/osu.Game.Rulesets.Mania/Mods/ManiaModKey5.cs
index e59b2d6e59..be9f0f8066 100644
--- a/osu.Game.Rulesets.Mania/Mods/ManiaModKey5.cs
+++ b/osu.Game.Rulesets.Mania/Mods/ManiaModKey5.cs
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ namespace osu.Game.Rulesets.Mania.Mods
     {
         public override int KeyCount => 5;
         public override string Name => "Five Keys";
-        public override string ShortenedName => "5K";
+        public override string Acronym => "5K";
         public override string Description => @"Play with five keys.";
     }
 }
diff --git a/osu.Game.Rulesets.Mania/Mods/ManiaModKey6.cs b/osu.Game.Rulesets.Mania/Mods/ManiaModKey6.cs
index 6a05317f46..571e533078 100644
--- a/osu.Game.Rulesets.Mania/Mods/ManiaModKey6.cs
+++ b/osu.Game.Rulesets.Mania/Mods/ManiaModKey6.cs
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ namespace osu.Game.Rulesets.Mania.Mods
     {
         public override int KeyCount => 6;
         public override string Name => "Six Keys";
-        public override string ShortenedName => "6K";
+        public override string Acronym => "6K";
         public override string Description => @"Play with six keys.";
     }
 }
diff --git a/osu.Game.Rulesets.Mania/Mods/ManiaModKey7.cs b/osu.Game.Rulesets.Mania/Mods/ManiaModKey7.cs
index 7280c345b8..89c6bd997d 100644
--- a/osu.Game.Rulesets.Mania/Mods/ManiaModKey7.cs
+++ b/osu.Game.Rulesets.Mania/Mods/ManiaModKey7.cs
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ namespace osu.Game.Rulesets.Mania.Mods
     {
         public override int KeyCount => 7;
         public override string Name => "Seven Keys";
-        public override string ShortenedName => "7K";
+        public override string Acronym => "7K";
         public override string Description => @"Play with seven keys.";
     }
 }
diff --git a/osu.Game.Rulesets.Mania/Mods/ManiaModKey8.cs b/osu.Game.Rulesets.Mania/Mods/ManiaModKey8.cs
index dddef0fa9d..8d043651d3 100644
--- a/osu.Game.Rulesets.Mania/Mods/ManiaModKey8.cs
+++ b/osu.Game.Rulesets.Mania/Mods/ManiaModKey8.cs
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ namespace osu.Game.Rulesets.Mania.Mods
     {
         public override int KeyCount => 8;
         public override string Name => "Eight Keys";
-        public override string ShortenedName => "8K";
+        public override string Acronym => "8K";
         public override string Description => @"Play with eight keys.";
     }
 }
diff --git a/osu.Game.Rulesets.Mania/Mods/ManiaModKey9.cs b/osu.Game.Rulesets.Mania/Mods/ManiaModKey9.cs
index 4ef38503a4..20471ebffc 100644
--- a/osu.Game.Rulesets.Mania/Mods/ManiaModKey9.cs
+++ b/osu.Game.Rulesets.Mania/Mods/ManiaModKey9.cs
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ namespace osu.Game.Rulesets.Mania.Mods
     {
         public override int KeyCount => 9;
         public override string Name => "Nine Keys";
-        public override string ShortenedName => "9K";
+        public override string Acronym => "9K";
         public override string Description => @"Play with nine keys.";
     }
 }
diff --git a/osu.Game.Rulesets.Mania/Mods/ManiaModMirror.cs b/osu.Game.Rulesets.Mania/Mods/ManiaModMirror.cs
index 847b0037f1..68325b40bf 100644
--- a/osu.Game.Rulesets.Mania/Mods/ManiaModMirror.cs
+++ b/osu.Game.Rulesets.Mania/Mods/ManiaModMirror.cs
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ namespace osu.Game.Rulesets.Mania.Mods
     public class ManiaModMirror : Mod, IApplicableToRulesetContainer<ManiaHitObject>
     {
         public override string Name => "Mirror";
-        public override string ShortenedName => "MR";
+        public override string Acronym => "MR";
         public override ModType Type => ModType.Conversion;
         public override double ScoreMultiplier => 1;
         public override bool Ranked => true;
diff --git a/osu.Game.Rulesets.Mania/Mods/ManiaModRandom.cs b/osu.Game.Rulesets.Mania/Mods/ManiaModRandom.cs
index 0915b80742..b3a3d4280b 100644
--- a/osu.Game.Rulesets.Mania/Mods/ManiaModRandom.cs
+++ b/osu.Game.Rulesets.Mania/Mods/ManiaModRandom.cs
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ namespace osu.Game.Rulesets.Mania.Mods
     public class ManiaModRandom : Mod, IApplicableToRulesetContainer<ManiaHitObject>
     {
         public override string Name => "Random";
-        public override string ShortenedName => "RD";
+        public override string Acronym => "RD";
         public override ModType Type => ModType.Conversion;
         public override FontAwesome Icon => FontAwesome.fa_osu_dice;
         public override string Description => @"Shuffle around the keys!";
diff --git a/osu.Game.Rulesets.Osu/Mods/OsuModAutopilot.cs b/osu.Game.Rulesets.Osu/Mods/OsuModAutopilot.cs
index 37d5f57fcb..4d371c2e16 100644
--- a/osu.Game.Rulesets.Osu/Mods/OsuModAutopilot.cs
+++ b/osu.Game.Rulesets.Osu/Mods/OsuModAutopilot.cs
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ namespace osu.Game.Rulesets.Osu.Mods
     public class OsuModAutopilot : Mod
     {
         public override string Name => "Autopilot";
-        public override string ShortenedName => "AP";
+        public override string Acronym => "AP";
         public override FontAwesome Icon => FontAwesome.fa_osu_mod_autopilot;
         public override ModType Type => ModType.Automation;
         public override string Description => @"Automatic cursor movement - just follow the rhythm.";
diff --git a/osu.Game.Rulesets.Osu/Mods/OsuModSpunOut.cs b/osu.Game.Rulesets.Osu/Mods/OsuModSpunOut.cs
index 6aa864d9b2..cf0d629367 100644
--- a/osu.Game.Rulesets.Osu/Mods/OsuModSpunOut.cs
+++ b/osu.Game.Rulesets.Osu/Mods/OsuModSpunOut.cs
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ namespace osu.Game.Rulesets.Osu.Mods
     public class OsuModSpunOut : Mod
     {
         public override string Name => "Spun Out";
-        public override string ShortenedName => "SO";
+        public override string Acronym => "SO";
         public override FontAwesome Icon => FontAwesome.fa_osu_mod_spunout;
         public override ModType Type => ModType.DifficultyReduction;
         public override string Description => @"Spinners will be automatically completed.";
diff --git a/osu.Game.Rulesets.Osu/Mods/OsuModTarget.cs b/osu.Game.Rulesets.Osu/Mods/OsuModTarget.cs
index 139ce4cc4b..968854d8b2 100644
--- a/osu.Game.Rulesets.Osu/Mods/OsuModTarget.cs
+++ b/osu.Game.Rulesets.Osu/Mods/OsuModTarget.cs
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ namespace osu.Game.Rulesets.Osu.Mods
     public class OsuModTarget : Mod
     {
         public override string Name => "Target";
-        public override string ShortenedName => "TP";
+        public override string Acronym => "TP";
         public override ModType Type => ModType.Conversion;
         public override FontAwesome Icon => FontAwesome.fa_osu_mod_target;
         public override string Description => @"Practice keeping up with the beat of the song.";
diff --git a/osu.Game.Rulesets.Osu/Mods/OsuModTransform.cs b/osu.Game.Rulesets.Osu/Mods/OsuModTransform.cs
index dcd1896601..6949f44bd1 100644
--- a/osu.Game.Rulesets.Osu/Mods/OsuModTransform.cs
+++ b/osu.Game.Rulesets.Osu/Mods/OsuModTransform.cs
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ namespace osu.Game.Rulesets.Osu.Mods
     internal class OsuModTransform : Mod, IApplicableToDrawableHitObjects
     {
         public override string Name => "Transform";
-        public override string ShortenedName => "TR";
+        public override string Acronym => "TR";
         public override FontAwesome Icon => FontAwesome.fa_arrows;
         public override ModType Type => ModType.Fun;
         public override string Description => "Everything rotates. EVERYTHING.";
diff --git a/osu.Game.Rulesets.Osu/Mods/OsuModWiggle.cs b/osu.Game.Rulesets.Osu/Mods/OsuModWiggle.cs
index 93f1070231..3f7d43e31f 100644
--- a/osu.Game.Rulesets.Osu/Mods/OsuModWiggle.cs
+++ b/osu.Game.Rulesets.Osu/Mods/OsuModWiggle.cs
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ namespace osu.Game.Rulesets.Osu.Mods
     internal class OsuModWiggle : Mod, IApplicableToDrawableHitObjects
     {
         public override string Name => "Wiggle";
-        public override string ShortenedName => "WG";
+        public override string Acronym => "WG";
         public override FontAwesome Icon => FontAwesome.fa_certificate;
         public override ModType Type => ModType.Fun;
         public override string Description => "They just won't stay still...";
diff --git a/osu.Game.Tests/NonVisual/DifficultyAdjustmentModCombinationsTest.cs b/osu.Game.Tests/NonVisual/DifficultyAdjustmentModCombinationsTest.cs
index 49494b65b9..66d372727a 100644
--- a/osu.Game.Tests/NonVisual/DifficultyAdjustmentModCombinationsTest.cs
+++ b/osu.Game.Tests/NonVisual/DifficultyAdjustmentModCombinationsTest.cs
@@ -94,7 +94,7 @@ namespace osu.Game.Tests.NonVisual
         private class ModA : Mod
         {
             public override string Name => nameof(ModA);
-            public override string ShortenedName => nameof(ModA);
+            public override string Acronym => nameof(ModA);
             public override double ScoreMultiplier => 1;
 
             public override Type[] IncompatibleMods => new[] { typeof(ModIncompatibleWithA), typeof(ModIncompatibleWithAAndB) };
@@ -103,7 +103,7 @@ namespace osu.Game.Tests.NonVisual
         private class ModB : Mod
         {
             public override string Name => nameof(ModB);
-            public override string ShortenedName => nameof(ModB);
+            public override string Acronym => nameof(ModB);
             public override double ScoreMultiplier => 1;
 
             public override Type[] IncompatibleMods => new[] { typeof(ModIncompatibleWithAAndB) };
@@ -112,7 +112,7 @@ namespace osu.Game.Tests.NonVisual
         private class ModIncompatibleWithA : Mod
         {
             public override string Name => $"Incompatible With {nameof(ModA)}";
-            public override string ShortenedName => $"Incompatible With {nameof(ModA)}";
+            public override string Acronym => $"Incompatible With {nameof(ModA)}";
             public override double ScoreMultiplier => 1;
 
             public override Type[] IncompatibleMods => new[] { typeof(ModA) };
@@ -130,7 +130,7 @@ namespace osu.Game.Tests.NonVisual
         private class ModIncompatibleWithAAndB : Mod
         {
             public override string Name => $"Incompatible With {nameof(ModA)} and {nameof(ModB)}";
-            public override string ShortenedName => $"Incompatible With {nameof(ModA)} and {nameof(ModB)}";
+            public override string Acronym => $"Incompatible With {nameof(ModA)} and {nameof(ModB)}";
             public override double ScoreMultiplier => 1;
 
             public override Type[] IncompatibleMods => new[] { typeof(ModA), typeof(ModB) };
diff --git a/osu.Game.Tests/Visual/TestCasePlaySongSelect.cs b/osu.Game.Tests/Visual/TestCasePlaySongSelect.cs
index 888bf6250f..87235add37 100644
--- a/osu.Game.Tests/Visual/TestCasePlaySongSelect.cs
+++ b/osu.Game.Tests/Visual/TestCasePlaySongSelect.cs
@@ -187,7 +187,7 @@ namespace osu.Game.Tests.Visual
         private static int importId;
         private int getImportId() => ++importId;
 
-        private void changeMods(params Mod[] mods) => AddStep($"change mods to {string.Join(", ", mods.Select(m => m.ShortenedName))}", () => selectedMods.Value = mods);
+        private void changeMods(params Mod[] mods) => AddStep($"change mods to {string.Join(", ", mods.Select(m => m.Acronym))}", () => selectedMods.Value = mods);
 
         private void changeRuleset(int id) => AddStep($"change ruleset to {id}", () => Ruleset.Value = rulesets.AvailableRulesets.First(r => r.ID == id));
 
diff --git a/osu.Game/Online/API/Requests/Responses/APIScoreInfo.cs b/osu.Game/Online/API/Requests/Responses/APIScoreInfo.cs
index a7c9dbcd86..5d34b8eff5 100644
--- a/osu.Game/Online/API/Requests/Responses/APIScoreInfo.cs
+++ b/osu.Game/Online/API/Requests/Responses/APIScoreInfo.cs
@@ -120,7 +120,7 @@ namespace osu.Game.Online.API.Requests.Responses
                 base.Ruleset = value;
 
                 // Evaluate the mod string
-                Mods = Ruleset.CreateInstance().GetAllMods().Where(mod => modStrings.Contains(mod.ShortenedName)).ToArray();
+                Mods = Ruleset.CreateInstance().GetAllMods().Where(mod => modStrings.Contains(mod.Acronym)).ToArray();
             }
         }
     }
diff --git a/osu.Game/Rulesets/Mods/IMod.cs b/osu.Game/Rulesets/Mods/IMod.cs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..e8d0290775
--- /dev/null
+++ b/osu.Game/Rulesets/Mods/IMod.cs
@@ -0,0 +1,10 @@
+namespace osu.Game.Rulesets.Mods
+{
+    public interface IMod
+    {
+        /// <summary>
+        /// The shortened name of this mod.
+        /// </summary>
+        string Acronym { get; }
+    }
+}
diff --git a/osu.Game/Rulesets/Mods/Mod.cs b/osu.Game/Rulesets/Mods/Mod.cs
index 81ebca2fe3..14ee6b99ec 100644
--- a/osu.Game/Rulesets/Mods/Mod.cs
+++ b/osu.Game/Rulesets/Mods/Mod.cs
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ namespace osu.Game.Rulesets.Mods
     /// <summary>
     /// The base class for gameplay modifiers.
     /// </summary>
-    public abstract class Mod : IJsonSerializable
+    public abstract class Mod : IMod, IJsonSerializable
     {
         /// <summary>
         /// The name of this mod.
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ namespace osu.Game.Rulesets.Mods
         /// <summary>
         /// The shortened name of this mod.
         /// </summary>
-        public abstract string ShortenedName { get; }
+        public abstract string Acronym { get; }
 
         /// <summary>
         /// The icon of this mod.
diff --git a/osu.Game/Rulesets/Mods/ModAutoplay.cs b/osu.Game/Rulesets/Mods/ModAutoplay.cs
index 3f3cab5854..932439618d 100644
--- a/osu.Game/Rulesets/Mods/ModAutoplay.cs
+++ b/osu.Game/Rulesets/Mods/ModAutoplay.cs
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ namespace osu.Game.Rulesets.Mods
     public abstract class ModAutoplay : Mod, IApplicableFailOverride
     {
         public override string Name => "Autoplay";
-        public override string ShortenedName => "AT";
+        public override string Acronym => "AT";
         public override FontAwesome Icon => FontAwesome.fa_osu_mod_auto;
         public override ModType Type => ModType.Automation;
         public override string Description => "Watch a perfect automated play through the song.";
diff --git a/osu.Game/Rulesets/Mods/ModCinema.cs b/osu.Game/Rulesets/Mods/ModCinema.cs
index 421e3a54e4..5c4040ee4c 100644
--- a/osu.Game/Rulesets/Mods/ModCinema.cs
+++ b/osu.Game/Rulesets/Mods/ModCinema.cs
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ namespace osu.Game.Rulesets.Mods
     public class ModCinema : ModAutoplay
     {
         public override string Name => "Cinema";
-        public override string ShortenedName => "CN";
+        public override string Acronym => "CN";
         public override bool HasImplementation => false;
         public override FontAwesome Icon => FontAwesome.fa_osu_mod_cinema;
         public override string Description => "Watch the video without visual distractions.";
diff --git a/osu.Game/Rulesets/Mods/ModDaycore.cs b/osu.Game/Rulesets/Mods/ModDaycore.cs
index f11d0c76ed..5e3ec60be3 100644
--- a/osu.Game/Rulesets/Mods/ModDaycore.cs
+++ b/osu.Game/Rulesets/Mods/ModDaycore.cs
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ namespace osu.Game.Rulesets.Mods
     public abstract class ModDaycore : ModHalfTime
     {
         public override string Name => "Daycore";
-        public override string ShortenedName => "DC";
+        public override string Acronym => "DC";
         public override FontAwesome Icon => FontAwesome.fa_question;
         public override string Description => "Whoaaaaa...";
 
diff --git a/osu.Game/Rulesets/Mods/ModDoubleTime.cs b/osu.Game/Rulesets/Mods/ModDoubleTime.cs
index 0d44495fce..5c1d732995 100644
--- a/osu.Game/Rulesets/Mods/ModDoubleTime.cs
+++ b/osu.Game/Rulesets/Mods/ModDoubleTime.cs
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ namespace osu.Game.Rulesets.Mods
     public abstract class ModDoubleTime : Mod, IApplicableToClock
     {
         public override string Name => "Double Time";
-        public override string ShortenedName => "DT";
+        public override string Acronym => "DT";
         public override FontAwesome Icon => FontAwesome.fa_osu_mod_doubletime;
         public override ModType Type => ModType.DifficultyIncrease;
         public override string Description => "Zoooooooooom...";
diff --git a/osu.Game/Rulesets/Mods/ModEasy.cs b/osu.Game/Rulesets/Mods/ModEasy.cs
index 93abb82e5b..03781bea47 100644
--- a/osu.Game/Rulesets/Mods/ModEasy.cs
+++ b/osu.Game/Rulesets/Mods/ModEasy.cs
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ namespace osu.Game.Rulesets.Mods
     public abstract class ModEasy : Mod, IApplicableToDifficulty
     {
         public override string Name => "Easy";
-        public override string ShortenedName => "EZ";
+        public override string Acronym => "EZ";
         public override FontAwesome Icon => FontAwesome.fa_osu_mod_easy;
         public override ModType Type => ModType.DifficultyReduction;
         public override double ScoreMultiplier => 0.5;
diff --git a/osu.Game/Rulesets/Mods/ModFlashlight.cs b/osu.Game/Rulesets/Mods/ModFlashlight.cs
index 755daf359a..98da97d6fe 100644
--- a/osu.Game/Rulesets/Mods/ModFlashlight.cs
+++ b/osu.Game/Rulesets/Mods/ModFlashlight.cs
@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ namespace osu.Game.Rulesets.Mods
     public abstract class ModFlashlight : Mod
     {
         public override string Name => "Flashlight";
-        public override string ShortenedName => "FL";
+        public override string Acronym => "FL";
         public override FontAwesome Icon => FontAwesome.fa_osu_mod_flashlight;
         public override ModType Type => ModType.DifficultyIncrease;
         public override string Description => "Restricted view area.";
diff --git a/osu.Game/Rulesets/Mods/ModHalfTime.cs b/osu.Game/Rulesets/Mods/ModHalfTime.cs
index 3ec4fb9f9f..2d95b10db1 100644
--- a/osu.Game/Rulesets/Mods/ModHalfTime.cs
+++ b/osu.Game/Rulesets/Mods/ModHalfTime.cs
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ namespace osu.Game.Rulesets.Mods
     public abstract class ModHalfTime : Mod, IApplicableToClock
     {
         public override string Name => "Half Time";
-        public override string ShortenedName => "HT";
+        public override string Acronym => "HT";
         public override FontAwesome Icon => FontAwesome.fa_osu_mod_halftime;
         public override ModType Type => ModType.DifficultyReduction;
         public override string Description => "Less zoom...";
diff --git a/osu.Game/Rulesets/Mods/ModHardRock.cs b/osu.Game/Rulesets/Mods/ModHardRock.cs
index 6379be9bfc..14f997ae8c 100644
--- a/osu.Game/Rulesets/Mods/ModHardRock.cs
+++ b/osu.Game/Rulesets/Mods/ModHardRock.cs
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ namespace osu.Game.Rulesets.Mods
     public abstract class ModHardRock : Mod, IApplicableToDifficulty
     {
         public override string Name => "Hard Rock";
-        public override string ShortenedName => "HR";
+        public override string Acronym => "HR";
         public override FontAwesome Icon => FontAwesome.fa_osu_mod_hardrock;
         public override ModType Type => ModType.DifficultyIncrease;
         public override string Description => "Everything just got a bit harder...";
diff --git a/osu.Game/Rulesets/Mods/ModHidden.cs b/osu.Game/Rulesets/Mods/ModHidden.cs
index 9b09f0bd6d..b843171521 100644
--- a/osu.Game/Rulesets/Mods/ModHidden.cs
+++ b/osu.Game/Rulesets/Mods/ModHidden.cs
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ namespace osu.Game.Rulesets.Mods
     public abstract class ModHidden : Mod, IReadFromConfig, IApplicableToDrawableHitObjects
     {
         public override string Name => "Hidden";
-        public override string ShortenedName => "HD";
+        public override string Acronym => "HD";
         public override FontAwesome Icon => FontAwesome.fa_osu_mod_hidden;
         public override ModType Type => ModType.DifficultyIncrease;
         public override bool Ranked => true;
diff --git a/osu.Game/Rulesets/Mods/ModNightcore.cs b/osu.Game/Rulesets/Mods/ModNightcore.cs
index 162d654965..f4fe1c3831 100644
--- a/osu.Game/Rulesets/Mods/ModNightcore.cs
+++ b/osu.Game/Rulesets/Mods/ModNightcore.cs
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ namespace osu.Game.Rulesets.Mods
     public abstract class ModNightcore : ModDoubleTime
     {
         public override string Name => "Nightcore";
-        public override string ShortenedName => "NC";
+        public override string Acronym => "NC";
         public override FontAwesome Icon => FontAwesome.fa_osu_mod_nightcore;
         public override string Description => "Uguuuuuuuu...";
 
diff --git a/osu.Game/Rulesets/Mods/ModNoFail.cs b/osu.Game/Rulesets/Mods/ModNoFail.cs
index 7510f62432..223af7d304 100644
--- a/osu.Game/Rulesets/Mods/ModNoFail.cs
+++ b/osu.Game/Rulesets/Mods/ModNoFail.cs
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ namespace osu.Game.Rulesets.Mods
     public abstract class ModNoFail : Mod, IApplicableFailOverride
     {
         public override string Name => "No Fail";
-        public override string ShortenedName => "NF";
+        public override string Acronym => "NF";
         public override FontAwesome Icon => FontAwesome.fa_osu_mod_nofail;
         public override ModType Type => ModType.DifficultyReduction;
         public override string Description => "You can't fail, no matter what.";
diff --git a/osu.Game/Rulesets/Mods/ModPerfect.cs b/osu.Game/Rulesets/Mods/ModPerfect.cs
index 802890866f..b7ded41024 100644
--- a/osu.Game/Rulesets/Mods/ModPerfect.cs
+++ b/osu.Game/Rulesets/Mods/ModPerfect.cs
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ namespace osu.Game.Rulesets.Mods
     public abstract class ModPerfect : ModSuddenDeath
     {
         public override string Name => "Perfect";
-        public override string ShortenedName => "PF";
+        public override string Acronym => "PF";
         public override FontAwesome Icon => FontAwesome.fa_osu_mod_perfect;
         public override string Description => "SS or quit.";
 
diff --git a/osu.Game/Rulesets/Mods/ModRelax.cs b/osu.Game/Rulesets/Mods/ModRelax.cs
index 04aa295893..769cde6746 100644
--- a/osu.Game/Rulesets/Mods/ModRelax.cs
+++ b/osu.Game/Rulesets/Mods/ModRelax.cs
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ namespace osu.Game.Rulesets.Mods
     public abstract class ModRelax : Mod
     {
         public override string Name => "Relax";
-        public override string ShortenedName => "RX";
+        public override string Acronym => "RX";
         public override FontAwesome Icon => FontAwesome.fa_osu_mod_relax;
         public override ModType Type => ModType.Automation;
         public override double ScoreMultiplier => 1;
diff --git a/osu.Game/Rulesets/Mods/ModSuddenDeath.cs b/osu.Game/Rulesets/Mods/ModSuddenDeath.cs
index 48f7d496a5..77d411d8fd 100644
--- a/osu.Game/Rulesets/Mods/ModSuddenDeath.cs
+++ b/osu.Game/Rulesets/Mods/ModSuddenDeath.cs
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ namespace osu.Game.Rulesets.Mods
     public abstract class ModSuddenDeath : Mod, IApplicableToScoreProcessor
     {
         public override string Name => "Sudden Death";
-        public override string ShortenedName => "SD";
+        public override string Acronym => "SD";
         public override FontAwesome Icon => FontAwesome.fa_osu_mod_suddendeath;
         public override ModType Type => ModType.DifficultyIncrease;
         public override string Description => "Miss and fail.";
diff --git a/osu.Game/Rulesets/Mods/MultiMod.cs b/osu.Game/Rulesets/Mods/MultiMod.cs
index b65773e93f..26e09a59e0 100644
--- a/osu.Game/Rulesets/Mods/MultiMod.cs
+++ b/osu.Game/Rulesets/Mods/MultiMod.cs
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ namespace osu.Game.Rulesets.Mods
     public class MultiMod : Mod
     {
         public override string Name => string.Empty;
-        public override string ShortenedName => string.Empty;
+        public override string Acronym => string.Empty;
         public override string Description => string.Empty;
         public override double ScoreMultiplier => 0;
 
diff --git a/osu.Game/Rulesets/Mods/NoModMod.cs b/osu.Game/Rulesets/Mods/NoModMod.cs
index dcab3538da..0631054690 100644
--- a/osu.Game/Rulesets/Mods/NoModMod.cs
+++ b/osu.Game/Rulesets/Mods/NoModMod.cs
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ namespace osu.Game.Rulesets.Mods
     public sealed class NoModMod : Mod
     {
         public override string Name => "No Mod";
-        public override string ShortenedName => "NM";
+        public override string Acronym => "NM";
         public override double ScoreMultiplier => 1;
     }
 }
diff --git a/osu.Game/Scoring/ScoreInfo.cs b/osu.Game/Scoring/ScoreInfo.cs
index 8ca5637be4..bd8a8901d7 100644
--- a/osu.Game/Scoring/ScoreInfo.cs
+++ b/osu.Game/Scoring/ScoreInfo.cs
@@ -53,19 +53,19 @@ namespace osu.Game.Scoring
             }
             set
             {
+                modsJson = null;
                 mods = value;
-                ModsJson = null;
             }
         }
 
-        private Mod[] getModsFromRuleset(DeserializedMod[] mods) => Ruleset.CreateInstance().GetAllMods().Where(mod => mods.Any(d => d.ShortenedName == mod.ShortenedName)).ToArray();
+        private Mod[] getModsFromRuleset(DeserializedMod[] mods) => Ruleset.CreateInstance().GetAllMods().Where(mod => mods.Any(d => d.Acronym == mod.Acronym)).ToArray();
 
         private string modsJson;
 
         [Column("Mods")]
         public string ModsJson
         {
-            get => modsJson ?? JsonConvert.SerializeObject(Mods);
+            get => modsJson ?? (modsJson = JsonConvert.SerializeObject(mods));
             set
             {
                 modsJson = value;
@@ -121,11 +121,9 @@ namespace osu.Game.Scoring
         public bool DeletePending { get; set; }
 
         [Serializable]
-        protected class DeserializedMod : Mod
+        protected class DeserializedMod : IMod
         {
-            public override string Name { get; } = string.Empty;
-            public override string ShortenedName { get; } = string.Empty;
-            public override double ScoreMultiplier { get; } = 0;
+            public string Acronym { get; set; }
         }
     }
 }